Kathy Bates says she lost the lead role in 1991's 'Frankie and Johnny' because director Garry Marshall "couldn’t make the leap that people would see me onscreen kissing someone." ...

Despite Kathy Bates originating the role of Frankie in the Off-Broadway production, she was allegedly denied the part for the 1991 movie adaptation “Frankie and Johnny.” ...

Actress Kathy Bates is reflecting on her career and pulling no punches about one director’s criticism of her looks—criticism ...

Bates wanted to star in 1991's 'Frankie and Johnny,' based on Terrence McNally's stage play, where she originated the role of Frankie.

Kathy Bates is looking back at her career and recalling why director Garry Marshall didn’t cast her in the film adaptation of Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune, a stage role she originated. ...

The Matlock star talks candidly about longevity, mental health, and the decades she spent feeling like she didn’t belong.

the movie part went to Michelle Pfeiffer The Oscar winner has previously opened up about losing parts because of her appearance Kathy Bates says late director Garry Marshall refused to cast her in ...

Actress Kathy Bates is reflecting on her career and pulling no punches about one director’s criticism of her looks—criticism that led to lead actress Michelle Pfeiffer being cast in a role ...